The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD with a length of 70mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR weighs 375g, which means it is 30g (7%) lighter than the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
